yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] tony_2018:
Someone on this same forum actually was working on getting the touchscreen working on the android sticks, You just need to calibrate the x,y and that should get you going. There were also videos of people, or maybe one person, who got a 24" touchscreen monitor to work with the stick. It is indeed possible. The only problem I see is as you guessed, is the Audio output. If I really wanted to than an equalizer will take care of that. Bluetooth adapter can be added and if I have everything setup with wifi I can use Talkatone to make and receive calls, as i always give out my google number.

BUT EVERYTHING RIGHT NOW IS A THOUGHT PROCESS.
[Android Head-Units] jakejm79:
I know you can get sticks working with touchscreens, but it does rely on the drivers being available, not sure what the availability is for those smaller/cheaper touchscreens.

The pioneer appradio line is effectively a touchscreen, BT, equalizer, FM/AM radio unit all in one and programs have already been written to take advantage of the full potential of android devices.

Also unless you decode the HDMI signal then you will only have control of equalizing the L/R channels not F/R.
[Android Head-Units] Orisai:
As far as we know from Peter Chan, these are pure Android 4.1 headunits. There are no WinCE at all on them.

I was suspicious on them running an Android emulator on top of WinCE, until I saw the JB settings screen in KID's video review, with the system firmware upgrade options. It would've made no sense at all to up such options on a emulator rather than the host OS.
[Android Head-Units] kaween:
That's great. :good:

I'd say "tell us all about it" but I've got a feeling you'll be doing that anyhow. ;)

Very curious about this.
[Android Head-Units] tony_2018:
I listed what I only needed but I'm still waiting on what can and can't work on these android double din. If there just music players than what is the point of buying something like this when I can hook a tablet, or continue my build. Not to mention we're now on Kit Kat and majority double dins out in the market are still 2.3/2.2 with a few that just hit the market with 4.0/4.1. Not to mention those that are 4.1 were just updated with the same old hardware. Radio isn't a necessity because we now have spotify/pandora or maybe our own music, who needs a dvd player when we have movie files or netflix. My only need is a good gps and bluetooth/wifi module. Everything else will be provide from either my phone for internet or my usb flash drive fo rmovies and music.

When I make a plan on a build my thought process works just like that, what do I need and what don't I need.
[Android Head-Units] SWEUP:
Great! Can you please post the link to the new thread? Would be nice if you could put a short video with the 4.x interface.
[Android Head-Units] kaween:
Maybe somewhat off-topic, but still. I'd like to hear some input about this kind of reasoning, just to point out just what I'm missing here when I can't agree with above. Educate me. :)

1) "Radio isn't a necessity because we now have spotify/Pandora".

Well, I personally can't miss radio. 3G coverage is iffy and very expensive where I live if you're driving. And in terms of costs : the cheapest thing I can find is a 15€/ 2Gb dataplan. This doesn't sound that bad, but honestly : 15€ a month means I'd spend 180€ for music streaming where a radio does that for free ? On top of that, 3G is only available in city centers : the reception quality is not good enough in rural places to be useful for streaming outside city areas. So in 2 years, I would have payed more for something as straightforward as radio reception than I have payed for the unit itself ?

So how do you guys do it ? Or how different is the situation in your countries ? What am I missing here ?

2) "DVD player" : same issue. On top of that, we don't have Netflix at all (yet) and the alternatives are .... well pretty much non-existant. Yeah, I can understand a movie on a memorycard is easy but honestly : the picturequality of most rips go far beyond the resolution of the headunits, so a "simple dvd" is more than good enough and pretty easy in terms of use. I mean, my wife can pop in a DVD and use it without any instructions because it's a platforms she's "used to use". I could live with a unit without DVD unit, but streaming is not an option. So even a DVB-T receiver has its merrits here.

Don't get me wrong : I'm not negating your point of view, but I wonder how different the situation is in your country if you don't have to worry about stuff like coverage and datacost ?

Looking forward your answers. Pretty sure they will make me feel bad, or stupid. Or both. ;)
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
Just to add, the new 4.1 unit that I have does not have the "same old hardware" as far as I am aware. Yes, it does not compare to the high-end smartphones, but what exactly do you want the unit for? If just for music, GPS, and the occasional game, a 1GHz dual core with 1GB RAM is perfect. I can't imagine many games are that practical to play sat in the car anyway, a lot rely on rotating the actual device, or you being sat in front of it, not to the side. Regardless of that, should you not be driving in your car anyway, rather than leaning to the middle of your car trying to shoot people in a game? A tablet or phone would work a lot better.

1) In the UK I have a phone with unlimited data already, so it is possible to tether the unit to my phone, but I don't like wearing down the battery for the sake of it, so I've just got MP3s on a MicroSD. The radio is a nice feature, but I'm unlikely to use it.

2) This is not something I would use as I tend to watch movies inside my house, but I guess if I had kids and screens in the back then a DVD player would be useful. Having said that, the majority of my films are on my PC anyway, so I would likely copy them to a MicroSD, should be able to fit 10 to 15 on a 32GB card.
[Android Head-Units] mad212:
Is this unit for sale on ebay or somewhere? How much did you pay for it? I really want to buy an android head unit but dont know which one people are having the best luck with.
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
I haven't seen it for sale on eBay/Aliexpress yet.

Try contacting Peter Chan directly, that is how I purchased mine. His Skype is pumpkin_cool.
[Android Head-Units] tony_2018:
I am totally retarded, I keep forgetting tons of people world wide visit this site. My mistake for being so simple minded. But yeah totally understand on the dvd part but since its my car NO DVD. Not to mention what if the player fails to work or jam up.

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If I can keep those pesky passengers entertained on long road trips with emulators and movies I am happy. I'm sure it will be a negative effect on me when it comes to listening to music while all of that happens. Sorry to hear there is no Netflix for you guys over in the UK.
[Android Head-Units] Trkle:
If you don't mind saying, how much did you pay for it?

How did the steering wheel controls hookup in your car? Was a separate adapter needed?

I'm looking forward to your next video and your thoughts after some more use!
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
I'll make sure to try the external screen feature when I have the unit out again, it would be very cool if you can display different apps on the screens. I'm not sure how the sound would work though.

We do have Netflix in the UK, it was kaween that said he was unable to get it. I don't think my data connection would be good enough to stream a movie though, I can get 1000KB/s in the city at times, which I think is pretty damn impressive as that's half my home fibre connection, but often during the day depending on the time it can be as low as 100KB/s, when travelling I might only get GPRS on some main roads.

I paid around $550 + import fees.

The unit has two wires labeled "KEY-1" and "KEY-2", these connected to the corresponding wires on my existing car wiring. I did have to purchase a wiring kit for my car as otherwise the original LCD screen that shows the AC controls and clock would not work, but that is specific to my car which is a Honda Civic. If you're interested, the installation log is here.
[Android Head-Units] vwman:
Latest firmware for Ouku unit

Does anyone have a link to the latest firmware for the Ouku unit? Call me lazy, but I cannot find it.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] sciallo:
Root files: Posts # 115, 471 and 920 (I think 920 is the latest) then there is the one i just mentioned in post 1889:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1107961&postcount=1013

Might be newer and seem like it has a lot more "built-in fixes", but nobody really tried/confirmed here AFAIK...
[Android Head-Units] vwman:
Thanks for the info and the link.
[Android Head-Units] bypo:
S150 Android 4.0.3 for I802 / I804 unit

Guys,

As promised I started a new thread on S150 (i802) Android head unit.

Here is:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46935586#post46935586

Post contains link to a new Android 4.0.3 version, however is not yet 100% complete.

Let's move S150 comments there from now on!
[Android Head-Units] adit9989:
Same here. In Canada we have one of the most expensive phone plans in the world. I don't have any data plan just use a prepaid phone for emergencies (it charges 40c/min when I speak, so even with data on I would not use it for streaming. It also charges same 40c/min when somebody else calls me , how does this look for you in Europe ? This is only for local coverage I don't speak about long distance charges or roaming.It also charges when I send or when I receive an SMS.). I refuse to pay what they want for a monthly/contract plan. Plus I have internet at work and at home I hardly feel the need for it on my phone. If you really need, there are many free WiFi spots around ( more than I've seen in Europe, for the reason that here more don't have a data plan or any kind of cell phone so WiFi comes handy, you can use any tablet). Don't forget, once you go a little bit out of the main area you may not have any phone coverage. Of course you have the "teens" and "twenties" age group which will pay whatever the telecom asks to be able to update their Facebook account every 10 minutes, you have the business users (company pays) , but once you get out of these groups the use is dropping, or is reduced to minimal use (like myself).Canada has probably the lowest cell phone adoption from all developed countries because of the prices (there is practically a monopoly between 3 big telecoms which are happy to set the prices how they wish. There is no real competition, it's all smoke and mirrors). By the way, because I don't care about their plans and I refuse to buy a subsidized phone, I buy my own phones cheap from China also, at a fraction of the price. Or get a Nexus one which does not require any contracts., unlocked from Google (not from telecom).The telecoms would not even sell you a "hot" phone at full price (not subsidized!) to use it on a prepaid mode, only on a monthly plan. Fortunately my provider is using standard GSM for the voice (2G) so almost any unlocked phone will work. (this is why I chose it at the other 2 use CDMA for 2G and LTE with specific bands for 4G).

Anyway, my main use for the unit is the GPS as is much better to have an integrated unit than hanging a small PND somewhere in the car. The second is the audio player which is better than the ones which comes with a non "smart" unit. The third is the rearview camera which I didn't not even know before how useful it is.

But of course the main feature is the FM radio which probably is used 90% of the time. I just wish the tuner was a little bit more sensitive, the amps are OK for me, not worst than what the car came with but the FM tuner needs a preamp, or a better antenna. The reception is mediocre if the signal is not close.

All other features are of very little use to me.
[Android Head-Units] sciallo:
Subscribed, thank you
[Android Head-Units] chris.r.r:
Specs 4.1 Pure Android Unit

Peter Chan sent me the specs of the new 4.1 unit (I hope it's OK for him that I post it here, but it might be interesting for some of you):

Main Chipset: MST786	Mstar	Cortex A9 Dual Core 1GHZ/android 4.1/3D Graphic Engine

Support MP3, WMA and other audio formats playback; Support picture browsing and 3D game; Support 1080P HD multi-media decoder, MPEG2、MPEG4、H.264、RM、RMVB、AVI、MP4 and etc.

GPS and GLONASS Integrated; Support dual stars navigation mode; Support Sygic, Tomtom, Papago, Navitel, IGO software with 3D real view navigation; Support voice control.

Power IC: TB2929	TOSHIBA	45W*4-ch BTL Audio Power

Radio Module: TEF6624	Philips	RDS

Inand: SD1N5C2-8G	SanDisk	8G INAND

RAM: H5TQ4G83AFR DDR3	SKHYNIX	1GB DDR3 RAM

WIFI: Rtl8188cus	Realtek	Support 802.11b/g/N

Sound Effect Processor: BD37534	ROHM

Bluetooth Module: BlueCore5	CSR

MCU: STM8AH	ST
[Android Head-Units] tony_2018:
Netflix app determins the data connection somehow and loads either high quality or low decent quality, I've had friends take there Ipads on the road with 3g connection and they said it was sufficient.

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So it doesn't have a Mali400. The toshiba audio chip sounds promising, No mkv support but I'm sure mx player can still play it. I'm trying ti figure out if it does a2dp
[Android Head-Units] chris.r.r:
The specs don't say anything about the GPU, so we can't really know.

I'm pretty sure that it supports A2DP, otherwise it would be a tremendous step backward since it is pretty much standard nowadays.
[Android Head-Units] xasesi:
the application launcher

Friends please if I can help, I have a radio and a few days ago that I have this error sorry the application launcher (process com.android.launcher) has interrupted unexpectedly and truth as repair donot send an mail where buy from aliexpress and sent up a rar file which I explained that was to decompress and install a micro sd slot and then the gps and the file would be installed automatically but that does not happen, not installed automatically and the error continues.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
The unit I received from Peter Chan said Mali-400 MP in the Quadrant information screen.

It also plays MKV files in the default video application without issue, although you seem to have to navigate to the file in a file explorer and open it that way, rather than it displaying in the list of available videos in the app. Perhaps they need to be in a specific directory.

I tried running Wild Blood on the unit, and it seems to work but the framerate is pretty low.

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It's interesting because is he now claiming the unit comes with built-in WiFi? He said the manufacturer did offer this, but I was not able to purchase such a unit from him, so I have to use a WiFi dongle, which was included.

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I did hear the plans in Canada are expensive.

I agree that an integrated unit is best, and I really think this one has nailed it with the auto-music dimming, I prefer that to just cutting the music completely. GPS signal seems good, and being able to choose or change which application you use is welcome, so if one application is released with new features, you can just switch to it rather than buying a complete new sat nav.

I think the FM signal depends on your car? The unit has a 12v antenna wire, and I connected this to the antenna in my car which boosts the signal (obviously not just connected to the antenna wire, the antenna has a separate power input...).

The rearview camera is good I think, although I have not finished installing mine, it comes on with reverse. How much I will use it I don't know, but rear visibility is not great from my car.
[Android Head-Units] tony_2018:
I read some units still run win CE plus android, its actually listed on his ebay listings. The only ones running pure android are 2.3/2.2 froyo. Thanks for trying the game out at least I know 3d games will not work perfectly out of the box. I guess the froyo versions should be adequate for emulators or get your version for movies and just skip gaming all together. Why I consider it is if I'm stuck somewhere than i can amuse myself or my passengers at least but all in due time.
[Android Head-Units] hmosquera:
can i update to root Hal9k firm?

Hello, i need to know if is posible to flash my unit with Hal9k root firm.....

This is my stereo specs....

The stereo is "OUKU" plataform

cpu information: freescale i.mx53

Ram information: 512 ddr3 800

version android: 2.3.7

MCU version: 2.11.1-1-10-1

Sytem version: 2.20.21

Dvd version: 2.13.11-1200wb

which version of Hal9k i have to use? i need to change all of files to root access?

I have to change mcu and system version? because I think that I have now is newer than hal9k....

The Stereo is for Honda CRV 2013

Many Thanks for your help and sorry for my english :)
[Android Head-Units] Tt0b1:
Hi,

it would help if you could post a link to where you bought the unit, then it's easier to see if it's a compatible one. But if you say it's an OUKU you should be able to install Hal9ks files without problems. On the previous page someone posted a link to another page where someone did some more modifications to the fw: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1107961&postcount=1013. I installed that one on my OUKU device yesterday and I like it pretty much so far. It seems like it stopped launching the last used music application on boot up which is very good, because it was annoying most of the times. Also I can now log in to my Google account on Maps, so I can see my Starred places. And Youtube app is also working with that fw.
[Android Head-Units] mad212:
Can someone link me to a place that sells the unit most people are using in this thread?
[Android Head-Units] G2k0:
NICE!!! :good: Please let us know how it goes. :) Might drop this on my HU over the weekend
[Android Head-Units] Tt0b1:
Just as it does for the other FW "Updates".. There are multiple explanations on the procedure in this thread. Short form: First make sure, that you have the correct device. The link I posted works on the Ouku (the first device that was discussed in this thread), I don't know if it also works with the other devices. Download zip, extract all files to the root of your Micro SD. There is one file that has a ".capacitive" in it's filename. If you have a capacitive screen version of the device, remove the ".capacitive" in the filename and replace the other file that has the same filename without the ".capacitive". Unmount your SD and put it into your device. Turn it off by pressing the volume knob for a few seconds.. Wait until it's completely shut down. Now press any button (I use the back or menu button) and keep it pressed and at the same time turn the device on again. Not a screen should appear that shows the status of the update. When it's finished the device will reboot automatically and during boot it will ask you to recalibrate your screen.

Please note that this will erase all you apps & app data, so be sure to make a backup before..
[Android Head-Units] hmosquera:
My OUKU model

Thank you very much friend! this is my model....

ht tp://ww w.tradesolution.hk/e/ptxwebstore_product/1276.html (please remove spaces)

and This is my stereo specs....

cpu information: freescale i.mx53

Ram information: 512 ddr3 800

version android: 2.3.7

MCU version: 2.11.1-1-10-1

Sytem version: 2.20.21

Dvd version: 2.13.11-1200wb

Do you installed the version 3 of that page? (ft86club)

Do you know if someone is developing a version 4.0 for these units?

it´s not necesary to flash mcu from internal menu of the stereo? (stettings-general- MCU update) I´m in stock version (not root)

again thank you very much for your help :good:
[Android Head-Units] Tt0b1:
Hard to tell if that's really a Ouku.. I have never seen that version before.. maybe someone else on this thread could help out here?

Yes I downloaded v3 from the page.

I don't know if someone is working on a 4.x port for the units but I don't really think so.. Someone in this thread wanted to produce custom firmware for this device, but never hard of him again.. Maybe he's still working on it?
[Android Head-Units] hmosquera:
is OUKU model?

Can i give another information to determinete if is an OUKU or not? for example a video of the diferents menus and options?

again Thanks for your help
[Android Head-Units] AriHell:
Hi, I got my Ouku today, can anybody tell me what 3g dongle will work with this unit?

It comes with a wifi dongle but I have some issues with wifi connectivity but I don't know if the wifi dongle causes the problem or the system,

Anybody else have this kind of a problem?
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
Some do yes, I do not like such units. The only ones currently advertised are running those versions of Android, the one I have is the new unit that is not listed yet, Peter said he plans to list it very soon on eBay.

Bit confused by your comment regarding unit choice, does the previous unit have a better graphics chip than the Mali-400 MP? Do those units run Wild Blood perfectly?
[Android Head-Units] Miwer:
Does anyone know if the vw style (slightly trapezoidal shaped) radio is available anywhere with green button illumination?

They all seem to come with only one color: Red - and I read earlier in the thread someone stating, that it's not possible to change the leds, because they are built in. Someone please prove me wrong, or maybe point me in the right direction.

I own a Skoda, and the radio form is the same as for VW, but the interioir light is green, so it would look ugly as heck to install a radio with red lights. :)

I did ask Peter Chan about a version with green lights, but he told me the factory did not make them with green. He would look into another supplier, but so far there's not been any word of anything new. This was a couple of months ago.

Anyone know?

Pure android only, please.

Cheers ;)
[Android Head-Units] mad212:
Can you post the link where you bought yours or pm me it please?
[Android Head-Units] sciallo:
Speaking of pure android 4.0... Is this another? no mention or usual signs of CE and only 370??

http://www.tradesolution.hk/e/ptxwebstore_product/1754.html
[Android Head-Units] hmosquera:
more info

hello my name is Hernan, i´m from argentina.

I have a honda crv 2013 and i bought this model of stereo...

h ttp://w ww.tradesolution.hk/e/ptxwebstore_product/1276.html (please remove the spaces)

my unit unlike of the website, has buttons home, menu and back

ht tp://i39.tinypic. com/zu2fdi.jpg (please remove the spaces)

htt p://i42.tinypic. com/fwkeq1.jpg (please remove the spaces)

ht tp://i39.tinypic. com/153tteu.jpg (please remove the spaces)

Can i Root my unit with Hal9k firm ?

is my unit uoku plataform?

This is the specs of my unit:

cpu information: freescale i.mx53

Ram information: 512 ddr3 800

version android: 2.3.7

MCU version: 2.11.1-1-10-1

Sytem version: 2.20.21

Dvd version: 2.13.11-1200wb

my MCU and system version are newer, replacement and downgrade is required for root access?

Thank you very much
[Android Head-Units] adit9989:
Ask the seller for the manual of the unit, see what SoC is using. It's very little technical info, (there is no Cortex A10; Cortex come in A8,A9, A7, A15 ; There is an Allwinner A10 , old SoC however, I think it's also a single core A8 like the other units).If it's the Allwinner I would rather go with Samsung or Freescale units.

For the price don't forget shipping, is $60. Many sellers include shipping cost in price ("free shipping" - is not free, just included in total price).This one does not, shipping is added later.
[Android Head-Units] kaween:
It says "pure android" in the title. It says "pure android" in the description. It says "pure android" in the overview.

So unless the seller is full of crap, it's a safe bet the thing's pure android. :D

And I guess it's probably an A10 AllWinner, which is not the fastest or most stable solution on the block.